BluGen — Aquaculture Through Science

About us

Production backed by science and experience.

Scalable

Sustainable

Science-based

Our mission is to advance aquaculture in all critical areas of the production value-chain. As a company that operates on scientific research, we can take risks, pioneer and execute in ways that are rarely seen in aquaculture.

About the company

70+

R&D projects completed.

BluGen has explored the areas of genetics, species biology, market, and sustainability.

70+

R&D projects completed.

BluGen has explored the areas of genetics, species biology, market, and sustainability.

70+

R&D projects completed.

BluGen has explored the areas of genetics, species biology, market, and sustainability.

Species studied.

BluGen's has conducted research on multiple species, with an emphasis on the biology of major-farmed species.

Species studied.

BluGen's has conducted research on multiple species, with an emphasis on the biology of major-farmed species.

Species studied.

BluGen's has conducted research on multiple species, with an emphasis on the biology of major-farmed species.

Years in aquaculture.

Woo-Jai's has seen and affected the aquaculture landscape for the past three decades, beginnig in Norway.

Years in aquaculture.

Woo-Jai's has seen and affected the aquaculture landscape for the past three decades, beginnig in Norway.

Years in aquaculture.

Woo-Jai's has seen and affected the aquaculture landscape for the past three decades, beginnig in Norway.

Our approach

Control Over the Value-chain

Farming is never a one-step process. BluGen's philosophy is that integrating these steps allows for de-risked, more efficient prodution.

Discover our approach

Control Over Genomics

For an elite brookstock program that allows juvenile production and faster-growing, disease-resistant fish.

Species-market Fit

For economic viability in production, BluGen focuses on high-value species in an established market.

Biology Expertise

Intimate knowledge of the biology of the fish to implement optimal growth conditions and fish happiness.

Control Over Genomics

For an elite brookstock program that allows juvenile production and faster-growing, disease-resistant fish.

Species-market Fit

For economic viability in production, BluGen focuses on high-value species in an established market.

Biology Expertise

Intimate knowledge of the biology of the fish to implement optimal growth conditions and fish happiness.

Control Over Genomics

For an elite brookstock program that allows juvenile production and faster-growing, disease-resistant fish.

Species-market Fit

For economic viability in production, BluGen focuses on high-value species in an established market.

Biology Expertise

Intimate knowledge of the biology of the fish to implement optimal growth conditions and fish happiness.

Sustainability at our core.

We’re committed to R&D and production practices that allow sustainable, multi-generational farming.

Genomics

Sustainability in species biology—for scalable production.

Genomics

Sustainability in species biology—for scalable production.

Genomics

Sustainability in species biology—for scalable production.

RAS Production

For minimal environmental impact on our ecosystems.

RAS Production

For minimal environmental impact on our ecosystems.

RAS Production

For minimal environmental impact on our ecosystems.

Let’s work together

Why choose us

BluGen is a trusted partner in local and global aquaculture communities.

R&D for the Industry

Many of BluGen's R&D projects and their results are conducted and shared to improve overall industry outcomes.

R&D for the Industry

Many of BluGen's R&D projects and their results are conducted and shared to improve overall industry outcomes.

Global Expertise

Years of international experience in Norway and Scandinavia as well as Asia—BluGen operates on a global spectrum.

Global Expertise

Years of international experience in Norway and Scandinavia as well as Asia—BluGen operates on a global spectrum.

Long-term Vision

Our generational thinking has allowed us to develop some of the most groundbreaking programs.

Long-term Vision

Our generational thinking has allowed us to develop some of the most groundbreaking programs.

Founder & CEO

Founder & CEO

Founder & CEO

BluGen is in a unique position to understand species biology and the variables relevant to RAS operations; to continuously conduct R&D to improve outcomes; to control the entire value chain; and has a network of people in Korea to support the project.

Woo-Jai

Lee

Meet our team

Discover BluGen's biggest endeavor.

BluGen is building South Korea's largest sustainable land-based facility for olive flounder production.

Discover RAS facility

R&D Driven

Pioneering

Sustainable

Discover BluGen's biggest endeavor.

BluGen is building South Korea's largest sustainable land-based facility for olive flounder production.

Discover RAS facility

R&D Driven

Pioneering

Sustainable

Discover BluGen's biggest endeavor.

BluGen is building South Korea's largest sustainable land-based facility for olive flounder production.

Discover RAS facility

R&D Driven

Pioneering

Sustainable

Aquaculture Through Science

Aquaculture Through Science

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About us

Production backed by science and experience.

Scalable

Sustainable

Science-based

R&D projects completed.

R&D projects completed.

R&D projects completed.

Species studied.

Species studied.

Species studied.

Years in aquaculture.

Years in aquaculture.

Years in aquaculture.

Our approach

Control Over the Value-chain

Control Over the Value-chain

Control Over the Value-chain

Control Over Genomics

Species-market Fit

Biology Expertise

Control Over Genomics

Species-market Fit

Biology Expertise

Control Over Genomics

Species-market Fit

Biology Expertise

Sustainability at our core.

Genomics

Genomics

Genomics

RAS Production

RAS Production

RAS Production

Why choose us

BluGen is a trusted partner in local and global aquaculture communities.

R&D for the Industry

R&D for the Industry

Global Expertise

Global Expertise

Long-term Vision

Long-term Vision

Woo-Jai

Lee

Discover BluGen's biggest endeavor.

R&D Driven

Pioneering

Sustainable

Discover BluGen's biggest endeavor.

R&D Driven

Pioneering

Sustainable

Discover BluGen's biggest endeavor.

R&D Driven

Pioneering

Sustainable